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AY16 ZDD

2016 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,051 mi
Last recorded111,051 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 ZDD
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 111,051 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 111,051 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 99,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases frontal leak - cant see due to undertray fitted (6.1.2 (a))

tpms lamp on

Pass 10 Oct 2023 87,783 miles

TPMS lamp on

coolant level low

wipers smearing

Pass 5 Oct 2022 75,366 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 75,366 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 64,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 59,136 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 57,494 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 55,113 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 55,113 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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AY16 ZDD is a 2016 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 55,502 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY16 ZDD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 10 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AY16 ZDD registered?

AY16 ZDD is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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